A client with anemia asks the nurse, "Do most people have the same number of red blood cells?" How does the nurse respond?
A. "No, they don't."
B. "The number varies with gender, age, and general health."
C. "Yes, they do."
D. "You have fewer red blood cells because you have anemia."'
Answer: B. "The number varies with gender, age, and general health."
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Which statement about sexuality and older persons is correct?
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